Released on November 25, 1999
A Humboldt business is reaping the benefits of its long-term partnership with
SaskPower.
SaskPower has chosen Commercial Industrial Manufacturing (CIM) to receive its
Power of Business award. SaskPower introduced the award to recognize the
important role local firms play in the corporation's success.
CIM is a metal fabricating company that manufactures and sells a diverse range
of products, from grain to refuse containers. Since it opened in 1985, it has
supplied SaskPower with over 12,000 street light poles.
Crown Investments Corporation Minister John Nilson presented the award today to
Henry Hauber, CIM owner and president.
"The award acknowledges the hard work, superior product and dependability CIM
has provided SaskPower over the years," Nilson said. "This partnership is also
just another example of the corporation's strong commitment to supporting
Saskatchewan companies."
SaskPower averages over 80 per cent of its purchases from local firms and over
the last 15 years has purchased over $3.2 billion in goods and services from
Saskatchewan suppliers.
"In the beginning, our partnership with SaskPower gave us the stability to get
started," Hauber said. "Today, through continued support, they have proven to
be a contributing factor to our success."
CIM employs 37 people at its Humboldt plant and a recent 17,000 square foot
expansion of office and manufacturing space boosted its total square footage to
over 48,000 square feet.
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For more information, contact:
Larry Christie
SaskPower
Regina
Phone: (306) 566-3167
Toll Free: (888) 536-0000